To reach Pontianak, Borneo in this distance one would set out from Grand Rapids, Michigan bearing 338.7° or NNW and follow the great circles arc to approach Pontianak, Borneo bearing 195.4&deg or SSW .

Pontianak, Borneo has a tropical rainforest climate (Af) whereas Grand Rapids, Michigan has a hot summer continental climate with no dry season (Dfa).

Pontianak, Borneo is in or near the tropical moist forest biome whereas Grand Rapids, Michigan is in or near the cool temperate moist forest biome.

The average annual temperature is 19.3 °C (34.8°F) warmer.

Average monthly temperatures vary by 26.7 °C (48.1°F) less in Pontianak, Borneo. The continentality subtype is extremely hyperoceanic as opposed to subcontinental.

Total annual precipitation averages 2265.5 mm (89.2 in) more which is equivalent to 2265.5 l/m² (55.6 US gal/ft²) or 22,655,000 l/ha (2,421,970 US gal/ac) more. About 3 1/2 as much.

The altitude of the sun at midday is overall 27.5° higher in Pontianak, Borneo than in Grand Rapids, Michigan.